9 Days Regular Grand Turkish Journey Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Turkey

1. Istanbul
   3h
   Welcome to Turkey!
   
   Upon your arrival, our represantative will meet you at airport with sign which your name is written on and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour

1. Istanbul
   8h
   You will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day tour.
   Highlights of tour: Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.
   You will visit Hagia Sophia museum which was the largest church of the world during the Roman Empire period in the 6th century. Then, our second stop is the Topkapi Palace which was the centre of the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. After visiting the Topkapi Palace, your guide will take you to the Blue Mosque which is a unique mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Near Blue Mosque, you will see the ancient Roman hippodrome where chariot races took place in the 3rd century in Roman Empire. Today, the last stop is the most famous and the largest covered bazaar in Turkey with 4000 shops, known as the Grand Bazaar.
   
   After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul to Izmir (Kusadasi)

1. Kusadasi
   2h
   In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will see the best part of the city known as the Bosphorus which is located between Europe and Asia Continents. You will see Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, Bosphorus Bridge, and houses and mansions near the seaside from the boat.
   Today, you will be transfered to airport to fly to Izmir . Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be transfered to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 4: Ephesus & House of Mother Mary Tour

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   7h
   After breakfast, your guide will take to Ephesus and you will visit Ephesus, which is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. You will walk through history, you will see the theatre, library, agora, baths, temples and more. Ephesus theatre was the biggest Roman theatre and library of Ephesus was the third biggest library of the ancient world. Later, you will visit the House of Mother Mary located on the Bülbül Mountain where she is thought to have spent 4 years of her life. In 1967, Pope VI. Paul had visited House of Mary in Ephesus.
   
   After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 5: Daily Pamukkale Tour

1. Pamukkale
   7h
   Today, you will visit the “White Heaven” in Turkey which is known as “Cotton Castle” – Pamukkale in Turkish. You will be picked up from your hotel by your licensed guide. You will visit White Terraces, the unusual landscape at Pamukkale, a unique natural site known for the carbonate mineral deposits left by thermal water. You can walk in naturel water. And also, you will visit ancient city Hierapolis, the ancient holy city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on natural hot springs which are thought to have healing properties and have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC.
   After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 6: Kusadasi to Cappadocia

1. Cappadocia
   7h
   After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight time to fly to Cappadocia.
   
   Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 7: Cappadocia Tour

1. Cappadocia
   8h
   Today you can join an OPTIONAL BALLOON tour. Please contact your agent for details.
   
   Today, you will go to the city of Avanos. And, you will visit a pottery workshop in Avanos, to see how to make potteries. Later, you will visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Your next stop is Camel Rock and Cavusin Village. Later you will go to Goreme Panorama point where you can take beautiful pictures. Then, you will be driven to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon you will visit Özkonak underground city where the early Christians lived in fear and faith.
   
   After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8: Cappadocia to Istanbul

1. Istanbul
   4h
   After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight time to fly to Cappadocia.
   
   Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9: Istanbul Departure

1. Istanbul
   2h
   According to flight time, you will be pick up from hotel and transfer to airport. Thank you for choosing us. Go with a smile…

Pickup details

We pick up travellers from any hotel in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Izmir.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels